Birds Site
	Les Shulman BellaOnline's Birds Editor

Bird Focused Training
Over the years, I have been taught by my birds that the most meaningful way to train them, er, I mean to be trained by them is through a philosophically-based technique that I call BIRD FOCUSED TRAINING.

Bird Personalities
In the wild, no matter how many times one sees them, birds of the same species do not seem to display differing personalities. However, "pet" birds, in a myriad of ways, exhibit their own distinct personalities and should be respected and appreciated for not only WHAT they are but for WHO they are.

Bird Snack Philosophy
Based on my observations and experience, most, if not all, birds in captivity "live to eat." Consequently, for my birds' emotional and physical well-being, I have developed and instituted what I call a "bird snack philosophy." Hopefully, you will too.

Housed House Finches
House finches are reputed to be the most widely dispersed songbird in North America. In the U.S, it is illegal to keep them in captivity, In Mexico, where it is legal, they are among the most popular "pet" birds. From what I have seen there, I wish that there weren't any housed house finches.

How to Obtain Natural Free Pet Bird Supplies
"Pet" birds for their emotional and physical well-being can benefit greatly from many safe natural products, like perches and certain agricultural crops. For some of them, I go out into the hills and fields where I live in Mexico to obtain them free.

Important Reasons Not To Become a Bird Owner
Even if they want to be, not everybody is ready or capable of being a bird "owner" due to a variety of factors. Here are my "birder's" dozen of reasons not to become a bird "owner."

Interview With a Great Bird Person
Proper "pet" bird care involves many critical factors including knowledge, skills, common bird sense, compassion, time, energy and resources. In the following interview, it is apparent that Connie Mistler Davidson is "a great bird person." I wish that could be said for everyone who "owns" birds.

Pet Bird Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism is said to be the attribution of human characteristics, behavior or motivation to animals, inanimate objects or natural phenomena. Birds in captivity may exhibit certain of these "human" qualities. For my budgies, one of those qualities is LOYALTY to one another.

Puppy Socialization with Pet Birds
Socializing a puppy in your home is most effective when it occurs during that critical period of time when the newest member of your household is between eight to sixteen weeks old. This article discusses tips on how to socialize your puppy for your birds' physical and emotional well-being.